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Mastering Coordination Compounds
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Mastering Coordination Compounds

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According to Werner's theory of coordination compounds, which of the following terms refers to the central atom or ion in a coordination entity?

  • Ligand
  • Homoleptic
  • Coordination number
  • Central atom/ion (correct)
  • What is the term used to describe the number of ligands bonded to the central atom or ion in a coordination compound?

  • Coordination number (correct)
  • Coordination polyhedron
  • Coordination sphere
  • Oxidation number
  • Which theory explains the nature of bonding in coordination compounds in terms of overlapping atomic orbitals?

  • Crystal Field theory
  • Valence Bond theory (correct)
  • Coordination theory
  • Werner's theory
  • What is the term used to describe a coordination compound in which all the ligands are the same?

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    What is the term used to describe a coordination compound in which the ligands are different?

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